This is my third time visiting this amazing local spot, and it keeps getting better. The food is consistently on point honestly, I'm a fan of the entire menu, but the sliders are the real stars. Simply the best. The service is excellent as well. You can tell they have genuinely great people working here. The interior is tastefully designed, warm, and welcoming. They also have something happening every day of the week, and the Friday live music is my personal favorite. If you're in Costa Mesa, Deli Nerds is an absolute must‑try. A true local gem. read more

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this place is just average imo they do however have great deals. $5 burritos are nice but these aren't amazing you definitely get way you pay for. 3/5 chorizo burrito 3.5/5 iced vanilla latte the store is cute and they seem to be having all kinds of community stuff happening so that's cool! read more

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Came here because they have a dog friendly patio, stayed for the vibes. The menu is great, they have options for sliders, bowls, and burritos. They have an epic happy hour weekdays 3-5 pm that are honestly great deals. I love all of the plant decor, and casual clean and comfy vibes. Our service with Fern was exceptional. You order inside and then can sit and the food comes out to you. Service went above and beyond to answer our questions about the meats to ensure it was safe to feed to our 4 legged friend. We will be back soon! read more

OVERALL : I was looking into OC restaurant week spots when I discovered that Deli Nerds offers a $5 breakfast burrito option! It looks like they always have this deal as part of their normal weekly specials, but the deal hours were extended for restaurant week. Food didn't take long to come out. Good spot to pick up a casual breakfast. Although I ordered for takeout, it was nice to see that they had seating in case I revisit next time :) PARKING : Parking lot, easy to find FOOD/DRINKS : Breakfast Burrito - flour tortilla, hash browns, cheddar, egg, choice of protein, and hot sauce The burrito was a good size for $5 -- def not the biggest burrito I've had nor the most decadent, but solid for the price and quality of food! I liked that you could choose the protein as well. I enjoyed the bacon more than the sausage. It had more of a salty pop compared to the sausage which was a lot more muted. Hot sauce def brings lots more flavor to the meal -- don't skip it! read more

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Stopped here after a Saturday round of golf- they have great bottled and canned beer / N/A options. We learned all sandwiches come in slider form, so I recommend ordering 3 if you're hungry. Good sauce on the smash burger sliders, fun wall decor, large patio. I'm taking note of the $5 breakfast burrito promo! Staff was kind and helpful explaining the menu. read more

Deli Nerds - Good to know! - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My family and I just ate here last Saturday. The service was outstanding, the breakfast burritos were excellent and it is a darling place inside and out. We are taking friends this week for dinner!! Thank you Deli Nerds!! read more

Breakfast burritos were great. I love the vibes, service and the menu looks delicious. Will definitely try their sliders next.

Solid spot for good food, patio ambiance, and live music! I've been here three times for dinner and have tried about 8 different sliders so far. Each time I've gone for their 3 slider combo. My favorites so far are the banh mi and the cubano. From what I've had, the food is delish without feeling overly heavy. They had good evening patio ambiance with their lights and flame tower heaters. And, I happened to catch live ukulele music on a Friday night! As a fellow ukulele player, it's pretty rare to hear live ukulele music over dinner, so that was really cool! Music was chill and catchy. The food + vibes is great for friendly conversation or a casual date night. Cool staff too. Shoutout to Tina and Kyle for the friendly service. Overall, a solid spot with good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an easygoing vibe! read more

Deli Nerds - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I mean it's good the food is ok I wouldn't say it's the best because that is claros but it's fine they have a good variety of hot and cold sandwiches honestly go for the hot the flavors blend together better and you'll forget the fact the bread isn't fresh read more

say YES to the NERDS!!! Yes to Deli Nerds in Costa Mesa, CA! This deli menu is filled with soo many favorites and new discoveries that you wanna taste for your next visit! The manager Hannah was like you gotta try the Banh Mi Pork Slider and lowkey, doubtful but with the first bite, WOW! The smash slides were awesome along with their signature French Dip slider. Their salads were huge and fresh along with their bowls and wraps but what's really impressive is their protein selection! It's packed with premium quality meats like grilled salmon, marinated chicken breast, sirloin steak, shrimp and so much more! It's healthy eating that doesn't taste like cardboard. read more

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Have been looking forward to trying this place, because they are seed oil free. Was not impressed at all with the food. Ordered the Baja bowl, the steak was so well done it was not edible. There was also really nothing to the bowl it was mainly rice. We also ordered chicken skewers which were charred black and so dry we had to throw them out. Will not be back, complete waste of money and will have to get dinner elsewhere In response to the owner it seems she is unapologetic for serving food that is not edible. I would think if the food staff cannot get our first two meals right not sure how they could get a third meal right. read more

Deli Nerds - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I like this place - really good deals, good seating/ambiance, and the food is good! The plaza is large as well so there's a decent amount of parking read more

Deli Nerds - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food 100% service 100% ambiance 100% Everyone that works here genuinely such a beautiful soul and I love that Chef Hannah has all these amazing dishes The chili is so good As well as the Sliders Flavorful Cubano Decadent SouthwestBBQ Scrumptious Bañh mi With a cup/bowl of chilli Chilllllli is a must add on! read more

Got two surprise burritos for $7 off app. They had potato's and sausage Couldn't really make out anything else inside the burritos. They were cold since it was 6pm when I picked them up and most likely made this morning. Brought home and heated up, For $3.50 each, they were okay at best. Weighed in at 10.9 oz. would be disappointed if I would have paid $9 each. Nice people. I wish I could have gave them a better rating. read more

Deli Nerds - Breakfast burrito. - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Should've read the caption of the Instagram reel.... Went to Deli Nerds to pick up burritos for our tailgate, because we saw the $5 breakfast burrito reel on Instagram. Should've read the caption, since it's only Monday to Fridays from 8-9 (which is good to know for those ongoing). Nonetheless, got one of each breakfast burrito. The girl taking our order was nice, but it took a good 30-40 minutes to get our food, which was a bummer. Not a ton of space to eat inside/outside, but we got ours to go anyway. They put the burritos in boxes vs foil, which isn't the best for keeping them hot. Rank of them was probably, bacon first, chorizo second and sausage third. Sausage one was kind of dry. Rest would be worth the $5 deal, but not $15+. read more

If false advertisement was in the dictionary, this place would be it. I have been seeing $5 breakfast burritos all over my FYP, so I came in on Sat to get one. First off, they are only $5 on Mon- Fri from 8-9am. Regular price $9 and if you want any protein, an extra $5. I went ahead and paid full price because I was already bamboozled. This burrito was not worth $15 and was honestly the most mid tasting burrito I've had. The salsa had close to no flavor as well. Would not be back for this. read more

Deli Nerds - bacon breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Found this place through social media, was so excited to try . I ordered the chicken kabob bowl . It was good don't get me wrong but 1) it includes only one small baby bell pepper & 1/4 of a tomato & 2) took 30+ mins to come out. My main critic is the wait time . I wouldn't recommend coming on your lunch break because of how long it took to come out, there wasn't many customers waiting and I appreciate the fresh food but I did have to ask how much longer it was going to take and the lady said 5 more mins which turned into 15 more mins and ended up waiting more than 30'mins for my food . I really wished I was told by the cashier the expected wait time before ordering because I was on my break. Also wished it had a little more veggies for the price I paid. Overall I recommend for them just to notify about the wait time for those who order the kabob bowl , there's a sign in the front that says minimum 15 min wait time but mine ended up being double. I think if I come back again I would probably try to order over the phone before heading over so I don't spend my whole lunch waiting. read more

Came here today. It was a typical Sunday afternoon for lunch but these sliders are delicious. The employees were quick and friendly here. This might be my go to next I come here and the outdoor patio is great read more

Deli Nerds - Chicken Cali Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place is a joke. Expect to wait. $15 for a Caesar wrap? A crap tortilla with 1oz of lettuce and 1.5 oz of chicken? When you get the sliders you are paying for 70% bun! And forget about getting any meat in your burrito. Extremely weak. I cannot express enough how much to avoid this robbery. read more

My boyfriend heard about Deli Nerds on NPR so we decided to try it out for lunch and I wish we'd saved our money... I got 3 sliders: 2 of the Anthony Bourdain's (fried mortadella) and 1 French dip. The taste wasn't an issue but... 1. The price to food ratio is crazy. Completely not worth it. The mortadella especially probably had like 2 slices of mortadella on each slider. You're getting more bun than anything else. If you're going to market sliders being superior to a sandwich, it might be best to make them at least as filling as the average sandwich when it costs the same, if not more. 2. The buns were dry and too thick, again, especially considering the amount of food that's otherwise on the slider. It's like 4:1 bun to meat. 3. The mortadella one was kind of a texture nightmare. As if the dry bun wasn't enough, the mortadella was too thick and very dry, such that it more closely resembled something like Canadian bacon than it did a delicious hot paper-thin shaven fried mortadella. 4. I preferred the flavor of the French dip, but the au jus was a bit salty, and it's nothing I would come back for. Overall -- would not recommend and have no desire to return. * In response to owner's comment: No, I didn't bring it up to anyone because it was a to-go order. I was not going to drive back to your establishment to express disappointment and didn't think a phone call stating "I thought the food was a rip off and not worth my money" would warrant an over-the-phone refund. Regardless, there's nothing you or your staff could've done to change my opinion on the food and my money spent, warranting the 1 star. I'm sharing my review on Yelp so that people can get a sense of what the food and value is like. Considering the service was close to nonexistent for a to-go order, it's not mentioned in my review. That being said--nobody goes to a casual restaurant for the service. Maybe instead of being incredibly defensive and victimizing yourself in the comments, you should accept criticism and actually work to make changes that will help your business. Dissatisfied customers are not your enemy--your giant dry brioche buns and dry hard mortadella are. read more

Really enjoyed this place! Everything we ordered was delicious and clearly made with care. The service was amazing, very friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. Perfect spot for a casual meal or catching up with friends. read more

Deli Nerds - Mediterranean Chicken Bowl & Smash Burger Sliders - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Me and my boys had the slider smash burgers, and they ate them with no complaints! It says a lot for two piggy eaters. Also looks like they have great weekly deals! Will be coming back for mimosas on the weekend! read more

Deli Nerds - Boys eating burgers - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Service wasn't the best , but it wasn't bad either. The lamb in my bowl was dry , very chewy , and had no flavor. If you are a black person who is going to be dining in , be aware that the customers who come here seem like they are not used to being around black people. I don't think I will be coming back to this place. No flavor, and the atmosphere just wasn't it. read more

Deli Nerds - Lamb Mediterranean bowl - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Live music, dog friendly patio, great staff, and an awesome atmosphere! This place is a great hidden gem. The French toast is unlike any I've ever tasted before, definitely reccomend. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! read more

Deli Nerds - Live Music - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

OK granted the burritos are only five dollars between 8 and 9 AM but when I order a ham burrito, I expect there to be ham in it. These are progression pictures. The first picture I was two bites and three bites and five bites in finally came across a piece of ham. The cheese was practically nonexistent as well as as the hashbrowns so basically it was an egg burrito, mildly warmed And also they aren't made to order. They just scoop the premade mixture in a tortilla, wrap it up and throw it in paper. It literally took two minutes for three burritos and they weren't hot. Really it's not worth the hype. I'd rather pay double and get meat & cheese in my burrito. Also, we ordered three burritos. I asked before I walked out if there was salsa in the in individual burritos, they handed me and they said yes well lo and behold we get home and there's only one salsa so two of us didn't get salsa with our burritos read more

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Great food with great ingredients! Love how they have so many different slider flavors too. We got the smash burger, French dip, and Reuben. The service was very nice and the outdoor patio has shade which is great! Mt favorite was the breakfast burrito, it's a must order! read more

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I love this place! So many good options to choose from and they are seed oil free! On top of that, our dog was able to sit with us and hang out The staff here are so friendly and the ambiance is peaceful. There is always new foods to try and they are bursting with flavor! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to get great options, quality food, and great pricing. I encourage everyone to check out this place. Not much like It in Costa Mesa. read more

Deli Nerds - Chicken Mediterranean bowl and smashburger sliders - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We came for the good reviews as we were passing through but we come to Costa Mesa often. I ordered a breakfast sandwich. I wish I had taken a picture of the first one. The crescent was burned, completely black and the "scrambled egg" was like an omelet cooked dark brown, dry and chewy. I normally don't return something but I did today because it was inedible. They returned the sandwich but it was dry, hardly any cheese and no flavor. My daughter's sliders were "ok" but nothing to drive out of the way for. This is a picture of the second sandwich with hardly any cheese. read more

Deli Nerds - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here for lunch and was greeted with the nicest service. The staff were excited to share their favorite food items and were happy to know we were trying their place out. We tried the beef sliders, Mediterranean bowls and hummus. All of it was super good and super clean ingredients. We sat outside and it was very comfortable. Next time, I would definitely get more protein for the bowl but overall we were super happy and loved the attention to detail on the presentation. It is definitely a must try place and will soon become a staple for us. read more

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We love love love this place. No matter how busy they are, the staff is always soooo kind and accommodating. I mean what's not to love and the fact they do a happy hour $5 burrito is truly amazing in this economy. Love the vibe. Will always continue to support !!!!! And heck yes for them prepping the burritos so we can get in and out I do wish there was an option for no cheese on the $5 burritos because cheese hurts my tummy but nothing a lactaid can't fix!!!! read more

Okay so I know it's like the most basic thing but it was so good! They make their own dressing and I switched the salad part to be Romain instead. Flavor was there and packed- it did need additional dressing which I asked for and the staff was super friendly. I'd definitely come back. read more

Deli Nerds - Chicken Caesar wrap - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Place has a lot of specials. Place is known virally for their food challenge where you have to eat a whole saber's worth of sliders along with pretzel balls. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. They have both clean indoor and outdoor seating on the "patio" in the parking lot with a relaxed atmosphere. The sliders seem small but are filling with a combo and they have many fun flavors and styles. They also have plenty of grab and go options and a fairly cheap (by OC standards) breakfast menu. read more

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Kewl little spot in CM, plenty of parking at lunch time and lots of seating too. When I walked in I was greeted from multiple directions, friendly staff, looks like they had a few things going on. The sammys are slider version with 2 and 3 slider options. I went with the French dip. I grabbed the 3 but 2 was plenty and one for later. Tasty sandwich, good dip for the slider. I grabbed some chips and a tea and enjoyed the patio. Looks like they have some good happy hour specials, I think it was 3 to 5? Good drink prices and food deals too. Daily breakfast burrito caught my eye. 5 bucks between 8 and 9am. Our office does BB runs frequently and this will have to be in the line up. Looks like they have a trivia night and a food eating sword contest to check out too. Lots of fun they are creating. Go check them out. read more

They have to cutest spot ever! They have super cool events all the time. I love this restaurant so much

I love their chicken salad and beet hummus! The chicken salad has hearty chunks and they'll make it fresh for you. This is the secret: mix it with the beet hummus and put it on their pita bread and voila. Just got yourself a lovely protein dip. They should advertise this combo more! Their patio is outside with warmers so it's cozy. Plus, they are located away from the major streets so it's quiet. You don't have to listen to loud exhaust noises from clapped or Mustangs or Camaros. Service is always solid. 1 star Yelpers (Yelpers in general) are the worst kind of people and have no real friends except in fantasy Yelp land. They post strictly for Yelp points so they can desperately get invited to meet other lonely Yelpers at Yelp events. Get a life! read more

Deli Nerds - Chicken salad with beet hummus on pita bread - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The service was great and the food was amazing! I'll definitely be back. The chorizo and sausage burrito was particularly good, and the salsa that came with it was delicious. My girlfriend also really liked the vegetarian sausage option. read more

Yeah, I like this place. They have some pretty good food. I definitely enjoy the variety of sliders that they have. I also really appreciate when places do a seasonal or a monthly item that is unique to the rest of the menu because I'm a foodie and I'd like to have a variety and try new things unfortunately I went in there on the day that they did not have the sauce for this month seasonal item and unfortunately, I went in there just for that item and didn't really want anything else so I left empty-handed, but I'm gonna try back again. Hopefully they'll have it ready but definitely worth a try. I like the location as well. I wouldn't mind if they had a housemate suite item, but no complaints either way. read more

our experience here was so good! We were on a hunt for Caesar salad wraps and we found the best ones here and they definitely did not disappoint! Also specifically a guy named Ren was helping us out the entire time and he was so nice to us, made sure we had everything we needed, and just had amazing energy!! He was such an amazing person and he made our experience great! read more

Listen to the one star reviews!! We had lunch at this place after seeing all the cleverly enticing social media marketing. I am sad to report Deli Nerds is an Orange County eatery you should cross off your list. We had 5 sliders, 2 sides, a bag of chips, and two canned beers for $60.00!!!! The sliders are on very dry, borderline stale brioche buns. The French dip slider is dry, the onions are far from carmelized and the purported grass fed beef is almost indistinguishable from the braised pork in the Cubano slider both of which have very obviously been made way too far in advance and served from a hotel pan that's been sitting in the refer for who knows how long. The smash burger slider does have two patties although they're lucky to weigh in at an ounce apiece, and and a slice of flavorless tomato (likely GMO) that has no place on a smash burger. Let's talk about the sides that came out almost ten minutes after the lukewarm sliders...the chicken salad is made with poorly chopped chicken and black olives. It has some sort of curry like seasoning in it also which clashes horribly. Oh and the egg salad!!!! Now this was the real show stopper folks. It's more like an egg salad soup. It was so soupy and runny it slid through the tines on the fork. It did have a half decent flavor though. The absolute highlight of our lunch were the Pizza Port beers. Two cans out of the cooler that were nice and cold. I really had high hopes for this place!!! I'm so disappointed. read more

All the hype we seen on social media was 100% totally worth the trip over here. They have an amazing bacon breakfast burrito. Such delicious flavor. My wife says her French dip sliders were delicious as well. You gotta come check this place out. read more

Deli Nerds - New American Near Me - Costa Mesa, California